Startling Rise of Birmingham Ball Park Pitcher Smith
Carston Motesworth, manager of the Birmingham Barons, recalls signing Clarence Smith in 1911 after spotting him selling sodas in the grandstand two years earlier. Smith, 19, has appeared in nine games this season with six wins and three losses, and Motesworth predicts a future in the big leagues. The Barons lead the South, with strong fan turnout and announced attendance near 1,800 per home game.
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Seventeenth Officers Triumph in Brisk Army Baseball
In Chattanooga on June 26 a Seventeenth Infantry victory over Eleventh cavalry was settled by Dotson, Meyers sacrifice, and McLaughlin. Seventeenth scored late while Eleventh managed four runs. Earlier Seventeenth defeated Eleventh in a rain game 9 to 5, rallying in the third inning for six runs. Batteries and infield details noted with Buck Burnette and Grunert Rockwell on defense.
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Meyera
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Schwartz
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Burnette
Grunert
Rockwell
Gate City Club Fined for Fire Ordinance Violation
The Gate City Athletic Club was fined 23.75 by Recorder Broyles for operating a boxing club on the first floor of a building that also housed an automobile garage. Henry J Norton, owner, paid the fine and was ordered to move the club quarters or secure a new tenant. Police Chief Beavers and Fire Inspector Oattis initiated the case, citing fire ordinance violations.
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Recorder Broyles
Henry J. Norton
Recorder
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Oattis
Dixon to Meet Kilbane in Featherweight Title Bout
Kansas City reports Tommy Dix the featherweight champion of the south will meet Johnny Kilbane for the world featherweight championship in Cleveland on July 4. The twelve round bout is set to determine the title.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
Scores from regional leagues show Atlanta lost to Birmingham 7 to 1 while Chattanooga 0 beat Avlanta 7. Columbia defeated Savannah 7 to 2. Jacksonville beat Albany 6 to 1 and 4 to 4 with Albany. National League tallies include Chicago 7 Cincinnati 0 and New York 3 Philadelphia 2 among others. American League results feature Chicago 2 Cincinnati 0 and New York 6 Philadelphia 5. Local circuits list Louisville Columbus 2 Indianapolis 4 Toledo 2. International League Buffalo 7 Baltimore 1. Jersey City 7 Montreal Newark 2. Greensboro 8 Greenville 2. Charlotte 21 Spartanburg 0. Norfolk 1 Richmond 9. Roanoke 8 Petersburg 2. Newport News 2. Appalachian League Morristown 4 Johnson City 3. Cleveland Bristol rain. Cotton States Greenwood 4 Jackson 0. Jackson 5 Greenwood 3. Vicksburg 4 Yazoo City 2. Meridian 2 Columbus I Teras League Fort Worth 5 Beaumont Dallas 7. Houston 3 Galveston 3. Waco 9 San Antonio 8. Austin 1. Southeastern League Anniston 6 Rome 2. Selma 4 Huntsville 8. Gadsden 3 Bessemer 0.
Suffragette Attack on Home Secretary Dims Welsh Royal Tour
In Cardiff June 26 King George and Queen Mary faced a suffragette disruption as Helen Cragg broke police lines and lunged at Home Minister Reginald McKenna during a south Wales tour. The assailant shouted appeals to the queen while prisoners starved for rights remained a central grievance.
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Hoisict Leads In 1540 Kilometer Dieppe Race Victory
Hoisict aboard a French Peugeot won the 1540 kilometer Dieppe race in 12 hours 2.5 seconds at an average 110 kph. Louis Wagner took second in a Fiat. Regal on a Sunbeam finished third after disqualification of Palma. Bruce-Brown faded late as rain soaked the course and Boillot briefly led early. Twenty two starters, dramatic early battle, motor trouble ended Bruce-Brown’s run.
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No Rushing Tactics for Jimmy Flynn in July 4 Fight
Jim Flynn announced in Las Vegas New Mexico that he will not rush Johnson in the July 4 title fight. He plans a cautious bout letting Johnson rush, citing a previous knockout when he rushed Johnson. The town is rapidly filling with tents for fight crowds, with the national guard armory, opera house, and Commercial Club dormitories prepared.
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Double-Header Split In Gainesville Royston Wins Both Games
Gainesville Georgia hosts Royston in a two game set with Royston winning 4 0 in the first game and 16 4 in the second. Notable fielding by Gainesville players Mitch ell and Saith and Royston pitcher Ginn. Batting highlights listed for Randolph McNeil Bailey Sumpter Blackman and Jordan with varied run totals and hits.
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Tifton edges Albany 4 to 3 in opener at exposition
Tifton, Ga June 26 Special. Tifton won the first game of the season 4 to 3 over Albany on the exposition diamond. Tifton led 2 0 then 3 0, Albany tied in the sixth and seventh, before Tifton scored the decisive run in the eighth. Elliott, Moses and Baker powered Tifton with strong hitting, while Wiggine and Baldwin held Albany to three.
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Longer Fights for Louisiana Bill Supports 25 Round Pugilism
Baton Rouge La June 26 The house judiciary committee favorably reported a bill to legalize 25 round pugilistic exhibitions. A minority report will also be issued. Currently only 10 round bouts are legalized.
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Second Half Begins in Sally League
Jacksonville, Florida opens the second half of the South Atlantic League after clinching the first half with a win over Savannah. The team also beat Albany twice in their pennant run, and tied the second game of a doubleheader after ten innings today as they head to Columbia to start the second half.
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Tate Wins Over Isabella Ducktown Y M C A
Tate Ga baseball team defeated Isabella Ducktown Y M C A 15 to 4 in Ducktown Tennessee on June 26. Tate pounded pitcher Spargo for 57 bases on 26 hits led by Calahan with three two base hits one home run and one single in five at bats. Batteries Tate Fitts Wright Ducktown Y M C A Spargo Abernathy.
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Bay City Buys Salen Club In Ohio-Pennsylvania Loop
Bay City Michigan June 26 Bay City Southern Michigan League club buys entire Salem Ohio club in the Ohio Pennsylvania League with cash and peers. Salem led the loop, will arrive Sunday under manager Hugh Shannon of Buffalo. Bay City players may be retained or transferred as Shannon evaluates them. Salem features twelve players and an 808 batting average, Bay City tied for first in the Southern Michigan standings at .836.
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American Olympic Team Departs Antwerp Amid Farewell
On June 26 the American Olympic team sailed from Antwerp aboard the Finland, a grand farewell drawing thousands to the quay as the squad waved flags and the Star Spangled Banner rang out. Antwerp Athletic Club manager Havenith invited them to compete on return from Stockholm. Team manager Matthew P. said the squad would do 84 in full strength if time allowed.
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Madison blanks Decatur in snappy GSC game
In Madison Georgia on June 26 a special feature game saw Madison defeat Decatur 3 to 0. Stokes pitched well for Madison and the Madison team held Decatur scoreless throughout.
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Baseball Hall of Fame style list of historical feats from 1875 to 1910
A compact chronicle of notable baseball feats and players from 1875 through 1910, naming Alten T. Haum Larry Corcoran George Van Haltren Fitzgerald Harry Davis J C Benton Billy Keeler Mal Eason Bam Crawford Bo Cobango Phil Donovan Jesse Br ovail Hal Chase Bill Steale Leach and Clarke. It notes no hit games, grand slams, high hit counts and significant single games across multiple teams and leagues with dates and players.
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Mal Eason
Bam Crawford
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Bo Cobens
Chicago White Box
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Jesse Brovail
Clarke's firm hand guides Pirates in wary ball game
Hana Wagner, a noted star and captain, failed to score on a bases hit in New York. Clarke intervened when Wagner argued with Umpire Klein, pushing him toward the bench. The Pirates manager displayed impartiality, treating veterans and novices alike, insisting every run counts and no tally should be wasted.
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Americus 6, Atlanta Athletics 1 in final game
Americus, Ga. June 26 Special Americus finished the series with Atlanta by a 6 to 1 victory. The Americus bats and defense were superior as White and Kimball led the attack for Atlanta and Schwening and Hooks for Americus combined on the mound. Schwering allowed six hits to six by Kimball.
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Trouble Brings Violence in Peacemaker Family
Henry Williams of Kennesaw Georgia was shot in Inman Yards by his brother in law A R Carver while trying to stop his sister’s divorce petition. Williams was wounded in the leg and taken to Grady hospital. Carver fled. police have a county dragnet for him. Mrs Carver had filed for divorce on grounds of mistreatment, with alleged beatings and a sprained ankle. Carver, a yard conductor on the W and A railway, resided at 110 Luckie Street.
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W. & A. Railway
Demand Denied as Union Refuses Renewal
A fragmented report notes that the union's demands were denied amid confusion over steamship owners and Atlantia Coast Steamers. The article references today’s notification and ongoing renewal disputes with the union.
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Atlantia
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